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The countdown to New Taipei’s Christmas concert is on — see “Sister” without waiting for New Year’s Eve!

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — The 2013 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town lit up on the 22nd of last month. The tree-lighting show launched by flying teddy bears and Santa Claus, along with a dazzling array of colorful lights and activities, attracted 550,000 visitors in just ten days after opening...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
 
The 2013 New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town lit up on the 22nd of last month. The tree-lighting show launched by flying teddy bears and Santa Claus, along with a dazzling array of colorful lights and activities, attracted 550,000 visitors in just ten days after opening. A series of joyful Christmas events will reach their climax with this weekend’s “Joyful Night Christmas Concert.” The two concerts on Saturday and Sunday will feature EDM queen Jolin Tsai (Xie Jinyan) going head-to-head with ballad prince JJ Lin (Lin Junjie), competing in popularity, atmosphere, and star power to liven up the Happy Christmas Town. Everyone is invited to come to New Taipei City early to experience an extraordinary Christmas vibe.

On December 7th, the first New Taipei Christmas concert will feature “Sister” Xie Jinyan as the finale act. (Photo provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

As cross-year concerts in northern, central, and southern Taiwan battle for audiences, New Taipei City is taking the lead with the “Joyful Night Christmas Concert.” With a lineup that surpasses that of New Year’s concerts and a scale comparable to that of Taipei Arena, the concerts on December 7, 8, 21, and 22 will be headlined by Xie Jinyan, JJ Lin, Jolin Tsai, and Show Lo, making it one of the most star-studded concert series in Taiwan’s history. The first concert on December 7th will kick off with a relay of female singer-songwriters, heralding the start of the Joyful Night Christmas Concert. The highly anticipated finale by “Sister” Xie Jinyan will deliver a show-stopping performance. Notably, the details of Xie Jinyan’s four songs, costumes, and performance content remain top secret, sparking widespread speculation. Also performing that day are the bright-voiced Xu Jialing, the powerful Li Jiawei, the operatic Jiang Meiqi, the distinctive Wei Ruoxuan, the creative Afu, and the ethereal newcomer Bai An, promising a concert full of both quality and energy. The second concert will be led by ballad prince JJ Lin, joined by steel-hearted Yan Jue, bringing the Taipei Arena concert experience outdoors with dynamic dance moves. Other male performers include rising stars Xiao Yu, Fang Jiongbin, and Wei Li’an, as well as the lively Free Style duo, the must-see Chen Shian, all taking turns to entertain.
 

Since its opening, the New Taipei Happy Christmas Town has drawn over 550,000 visitors to admire the lights. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin)

Now in its third year, the New Taipei City Happy Christmas Town is setting the trend for Christmas celebrations. With 550,000 visitors in just ten days, the event organizers — the New Taipei City Government — remind attendees that the venue is located next to Banqiao Station, which integrates train and MRT services. They encourage the use of public transport to reach the site, promoting a green and eco-friendly way to enjoy the festive, energetic, and joyful Happy Christmas Town. A large screen will also be set up on the new station section beside Civic Square, serving as a secondary live broadcast venue for the concert. For those unable to attend in person, the organizers have arranged live streaming via SET TV, Good Radio, and the New Taipei Travel YouTube channel. Streaming times are 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on December 7 and 8, and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on December 21 and 22.
 
During the concert period, traffic control measures will be implemented around New Taipei City Hall. From 1:00 PM on December 6 to 6:00 AM on December 9, the outermost lanes of Xinzhan Road between County Citizen Boulevard and Zhongshan Road will be closed in both directions. From 8:00 PM on December 6 to 6:00 AM on December 9, Xinzhan Road between County Citizen Boulevard and Zhongshan Road will be fully closed in both directions.
 
In addition, the New Taipei Travel fan page is running a lucky draw giveaway. From now until December 23, visit the New Taipei Travel event page, choose your favorite star, and leave a comment saying “I want to party with him during Christmas at the 2013 New Taipei Happy Christmas Town!” to be eligible to win limited-edition Christmas gifts, including signed albums by stars like Jolin Tsai, Show Lo, Xie Jinyan, and JJ Lin.
 
 
●  Further reading:
New Taipei Happy Christmas Town to light up soon – sneak peek at the Christmas tree main display
http://goo.gl/8DQ5Z1

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